Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released on November 21, 2014. It was developed by Bandai Namco Games and published by Nintendo for Wii U.

Mario! Link! Samus! Pikachu! All of your favorite Nintendo characters are back, along with plenty of new faces, in the fourth entry in the beloved Super Smash Bros. series. With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, parties of players can battle each other locally or online across stages inspired by classic Nintendo home console games. With a variety of control options and amiibo compatibility, the timeless Super Smash Bros. battles come alive.

In a major first for the franchise, a special mode lets eight players fight simultaneously in local multiplayer. This Wii U-only option lets players compete on even larger stages to accommodate all the characters; traditional 4-player stages are included as well as the 8-player levels. This Wii U game offers many new modes and different ways to play that keep players coming back for more, including Smash Tour, Special Smash Mode, Coin Battles, Stamina Matches, Classic Mode, All-Star Mode, and Event Mode. Fans of the Nintendo 3DS game can immediately benefit from the fruits of their smashing labors by importing their custom 3DS fighters, equipment, costumes and hats. Players can also tap in their Amiibo figures, which can gain levels to become stronger and add equipment as they gain experience through battling.